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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.37 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.37 and 154.74 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.37 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.37 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.37 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 37,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.33/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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